And, it's too early this time.    I've been away recently and have 18 messages that I'm a bit overwhelmed by.  That's not to say that they're not all appreciated!  In fact, I appreciate them greatly.  It's nice to be noticed, y'know.  

The reason for my absence was not of my own decision, I assure you.  My internet was swiftly and horribly yanked when my bill went overdue!  *gah*  I was not a happy camper.  In fact, I was terribly bored and felt lost being so far from my internet friends.  Not something I wish to replay anytime soon!

Nonetheless, I'm back again and am vaguely wondering if I was even missed.  That is something which I battle with more than a little unfortunately.  Being stuck at home on a regular basis with no vehicle, nowhere to go, no phone to talk to others and virtually a hermit (again, not of my own choice), I find myself often seeking friendships online.  Yes, I am fully aware that not everyone is who they seem to be, but that's the case even in person (in some instances anyway).  So, I take my friends as I find them.  Thankful for them and grateful that I have them at all.

Now, as to the number of comments that I've received these past few weeks, let me say that I HAVE read them but haven't been able to appropriately answer them because I'm so far behind.  Perhaps it's because some are just silliness (which I enjoy probably more than I should ).  But, once again, I DO appreciate all the views, the comments about my work and the hugs and such I've received.  

I've had a confusing situation crop up recently though.  Three of four backgrounds I made were deleted and one was moved.  I suppose I understand where the "powers that be" are coming from though as these backgrounds were of the movie "Van Helsing" and although they were screencaps from my own DVD, I guess they were considered stolen.  Perhaps I don't necessarily agree with that, but I do respect it.  Thus, those 3 backgrounds are no longer on this site and unfortunately gone except in comments made about them to me personally.  My apologies, gabrielsangel [link] !    I hope you thought to save them to your own harddrive.  If not, let me know and I'll email them to you if you like.    I always have a backup plan.  *ahem*

Thanks for stopping by and leave me a note if you like.  I'll do my best to answer them.  I do so love it here!  The people are so nice and they've given me a lot of compliments as well as constructive criticisms which I appreciate.  See you again soon, I hope!  *makes wavies and passes out hugs*

LA